Segregation, harassment mark Palestinian life

PUB. DATE

October 2000

SOURCE

National Catholic Reporter;10/20/2000, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p15

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Explores apartheid in Israel or the policy of separation of Arab and Jewish populations in Israel. Features of apartheid in South Africa; Apartheid policy in beaches and recreation areas of Israel; Discrimination of Palestinian Arabs in Israel.

ACCESSION #

3700020

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